Features & Capabilities

HOW DO YOU LACE YOUR SHOES? Do you just use an "ordinary" lacing method? You may be surprised at what's possible!

You have found, without a doubt, the most awesome collection of shoe lacing methods. Cool, trendy methods. Useful, practical methods. Unusual, special purpose methods. "Ian's Laces" includes 52 different lacing methods, many with several variations, for a total of 112 possibilities.

Compiled by Ian "Professor Shoelace" Fieggen, creator of the web's number one site about shoelaces, this app brings together more than a decade of lacing research. Plus, you'll also get exclusive methods not available on Ian's web site (or anywhere else).

Each method includes one or more clear, color-coded diagrams plus detailed, step-by-step instructions and helpful tips. Everything is included - NO Internet access is required.

What's more, you can design your own patterns! Just as quickly as you can drag your finger, our virtual laces snap to the eyelets of a virtual shoe. It's all about your creativity, so you can export or email your best "lace art" with ease.

With "Ian's Laces", your footwear will never be "ordinary" again. And if someone does ask: "How did you do that?", the answer is at your fingertips, not your feet.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Ultra Software Solutions, LLC
Rating:
3.80
(12)
Version:
5.0.0 Last updated: 2015-06-05
Version code:
837327447
Creation date:
2010-04-02
Compatible devices:
Size:
88.47MB
Price:
1.99
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
Ultra Software Solutions, LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ians-laces-how-to-tie-and-lace-shoes/id364910761
Website:
http://ussapps.squarespace.com/

User Reviews

Reviews praise the app for its broad lacing catalog, clear instructions, and engaging creator-tools, and its effectiveness for teaching tying skills. However, multiple reviews flag limitations: emphasis on sneakers over boots, weaker step-by-step guidance vs. the website, mixed reactions to the create-a-lace feature, and missing conveniences like saving or searching created laces. Overall, strong content and educational value with notable usability and scope gaps.
Pros
  • Wide variety of lacing methods and knots available, showing a comprehensive collection
  • Clear, well-presented how-to guidance with supportive visuals and animated steps
  • Create-a-lace feature enables rapid prototyping of custom designs
  • Helps users learn to tie shoes more reliably and can be effective for teaching kids
  • Engaging and entertaining content that enthusiasts appreciate
Cons
  • Primarily focused on sneakers; limited coverage of boots and other footwear types
  • Lacks step-by-step directions for each lacing style and is viewed as less user-friendly than the website
  • Create-a-lace feature is criticized by some as gimmicky or poorly implemented
  • Not suitable for teaching very young children (e.g., 4–5 year olds) in its current form
  • Missing in-app features like saving/creating and searching laces (no save or search for user-created designs)
Recent reviews
I primarily use Ian’s stuff for work boots. This app is all sneakers except for “riding boots” I don’t really know a tradesman wearing riding boots to work Kinda upset I spent money on this
by ia*****, 2022-08-02

Website is way better. No step-by-step directions on how to tie each different lacing style. I guess I probably owe Ian $2 for my use of his website. Was hoping the app would be a good experience. Unless I’m missing something, stick to his website—it is a better teacher and far more user friendly. (unless you’d like to donate $2 to his cause)
by iM*****, 2020-03-08

So excited to discover Ian’s amazingly helpful site has an app! Useful and fun.
by Je*****, 2019-09-18
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